Chattahoochee Fall Line Prescribed Fire Cooperative
…Facebook page or by requesting to be added to the e-mail list. To be added to the email list please send an email to rlumpkin@gfc.state.ga.us. At WCGFLA meetings and events…
GFC and COVID-19
…appointments. Please call your local GFC office or use email to reach local personnel. Statewide contact information is here: https://gatrees.org/about/county-contacts/. Chief rangers and rangers, one at a time, are staffing…
Arbor Day Foundation Georgia Tree Planting Program
…signup period ends applicants will be notified of their approval status by email. In the email, approved landowners will receive the total amount of funds obligated to their application, their…
Firefighting Training & Resources
…the FEMA Independent Study Program. This allows trainees to take the pre-work through distance learning, and then attend a two-day Field Exercise for final accreditation. Certification for Wildland Firefighter Training…
Plan Now, Dodge Bullets Later!
…The Georgia Emergency Management Agency is a partner in this effort and provides many resources to help Georgians be ready for the unexpected: https://gema.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-08-11/september-national-preparedness-month. The Georgia Forestry Commission responds to…
Prescribed Burn Certification
GFC instructors will provide instruction on subjects such as fire behavior, fire weather and fire tactics. Applicants may attend one of several training sessions scheduled throughout the year where they…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…help. Understand eligible costs and how to seek reimbursement from FEMA. Review and become familiar with the county plan and your EMA director. Communication with your partners is critical. Considerations…
Incident Command System
…safety. The Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) helps when emergencies overwhelm local government. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) helps when emergencies overwhelm the states. What Are Incident Management (IMT)…
Forest, Farm, and Homeowners: Address Heirs Property, Unlock Your Wealth, and Mitigate Natural Disasters
…impacts property owners beforehand after natural disasters? REGISTER HERE: http://www.teamagriculturega.org/events/heirs-propertyvirtual-workshop – You will receive a link via email to join the Zoom meeting closer to the time of the presentation….
GFC U&CF Technical Assistance Program
GFC’s Urban and Community Forestry Program will offer a technical assistance program to cities and towns with populations of 50,000 and under, with a focus on disadvantaged areas as indicated…